[Bricklin] Clunk

[S. G. Schiro]

It could be the trailing arms of the rear suspension.  They are way too 
short and can 'clunk' due to torque build-up.  Some folks have removed 
them for that reason.


On 17/02/2011 7:22 PM, isensee at aol.com wrote:
>   My '75 Bricklin has been making a clunk sound for some time and I haven't
> been able to track it down. I am looking for ideas what may be causing it.
>
> It occurs when I first start the car and put the transmission into reverse. It
> is a very loud metallic sounding clunk. After I back out of the garage and
> shift into drive it sometime gives another clunk that is a little less loud.
> After that, I never hear it until the next time I start the car cold.
>
> My first thought was that it was the u-joints. They were a little worn so I
> replaced them, but that didn't help. The rear end doesn't seem to have
> excessive play as far as I can tell. I have checked over the suspension to see
> if there is a bolt loose so that anything can move, but don't see anything.
> Any ideas?
>
> Scott
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